The supply chain and Mother Nature 
More natural catastrophes take a higher toll. In the past it used to be mainly reinsurance companies that were concerned. Today, however, all of the players in the supply chain have to pay more attention to the effects of natural disasters. Low water levels are currently an... more
Tackling Rubgy World Cup logistics 
The Rugby World Cup 2023 will take place from 8 September to 28 October 2023, in France. Geodis has been chosen as official freight carrier for the tournament. The Geodis group has assigned around 140 employees to the operational organisation of this event. In all, some 80... more
Sunrock’s solar power for Levi Strauss & Co
Sunrock, a developer of photovoltaic systems for large-scale roofs, has put a system for Levi Strauss & Co into operation. Starting in January 2022, the lighthouse project, called "Positive Footprint Wearhouse", was built according to the plans of Delta Development... more
Hellmann expands in Italy
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is taking over its partner Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann Italy), thus continuing its expansion strategy in the European market. With around 70 employees, the Milan-based company has been providing Hellmann Worldwide Logistics with all... more
Rhenus Group: acquisitions in Latin America
Rhenus Group is further expanding its presence in the Latin America (Latam) market. The company has announced its acquisition of Colombia-based BLU Logistics and a majority shareholding of LBH Group. Rhenus Group has established operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile,... more
'Trans-o-flex' Thermomed's new facility in Styria
‘'Trans-o-flex’ Thermomed Austria is building a new transhipment centre in Styria to expand its network in Austria, accelerate its handling processes and make them more sustainable. "We can handle two and a half times more consignments in Lebring than at our current... more
Automated logistics in the spirits industry
The French wine and liquor company Bartinet is installing an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) for pallets in its logistics centre. After outfitting its logistics centre with adjustable pallet racking, pallet live racking and drive-in pallet racking from... more
An aerospace fair with a deepsea ship
In conversation with Jean-Philippe Tison, Bolloré Logistics’ senior vice-president for aerospace and defence. In March Jean-Philippe Tison was appointed as the new head of Bolloré Logistics’ aerospace and defence division – one of the company’s key units. This represented a step... more
BIFA to use Pledge to calculate emissions
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) is cooperating with Pledge, a carbon emissions measurement and offsetting platform for freight forwarders to allow direct access to Pledge’s freight emissions calculator via the association’s website. Members can try the... more
Heuel Logistics launches Stuttgart office
Heuel Logistics opened its newest branch in Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on 1 September 2023, as part of its strategy to offer its customers transport solutions nationwide. It is already the second addition to the company’s network this year. The new office will... more